Friday, May 28, 2010

Backtrack: A State of Trance Episode 436 -- year end Top 20 Countdown 2009







This episode has marked a special place in my eardrums. It's one of those few special episodes where AvB is not the one creating the playlist but basing on listener's preference, hence the count down.

It's still fresh in my memory how I tuned in with full enthusiasm and excitement on this episode aired last 24 Dec 2010 (0200 AM 25 Dec MNL time); instead of playing the traditional Christmas tunes, I plugged in my laptop to the amplifier for my family and relatives to hear this smashing event in Trance community. Christmas in Trance -- what else could be better.

I totally dig the Top 20 - the ones I rooted for were mostly from AvB's Imagine Remixes CD (Unforgivable, Broken Tonight, Never Say Never) which are absolutely a must-listen for die-hard Progressive Trance fans; I'm also in love with the sultry, breathy vocals of Emma Hewitt on  Cosmic Gates' Not Enough Time, the groovy, synth-crazy Find Yourself of J. O'Callaghan and the magical touch of Invisibility (Invisible Touch - Ferry Corsten's touch). PvD's Home is one helluva track, a classic and proper PvD track  -- it's is just cosmic, no wonder the remix was done by Cosmic Gate. I'm quite surprised though that Ferry's Made of Love didn't make the list.On the contrary, it's an awesome feeling to see that this year 2009 voted #1 is a work of my favourite Trance DJ AvB the ever-TRANCEscending vibes and vocals of Tuvan. It truly deserves the #1 spot!

And here are what you have voted for:

ASOT 436, 24-12-2009

Top 20 of 2009

Position | Track | Points | Votes
01. TUNE OF THE YEAR: Gaia - Tuvan (Original Mix); 7448; 2158
02. Dash Berlin Feat. Emma Hewitt - Waiting (Original Mix) 7203; 2109
03. Cerf, Mitiska & Jaren - Beggin’ You (Armin Van Buuren Remix) 6240; 1985
04. Bobina - Invisible Touch (Ferry Corsten’s Touch) 5766; 1571
05. Dash Berlin Feat. Cerf, Mitiska & Jaren - Man On The Run (Original Mix) 5538; 1735
06. Armin Van Buuren Feat. Van Velzen - Broken Tonight (Original Mix) 5141; 1668
07. John O’Callaghan Feat. Sarah Howells - Find Yourself (Cosmic Gate Remix) 5049; 1618
08. RAM - RAMsterdam (Jorn Van Deynhoven Remix) 5009; 1506
09. Andy Moor & Ashley Wallbridge Feat. Meighan Nealon - Faces (Original Mix) 4653; 1481
10. BT Feat. Jes - Every Other Way (Armin Van Buuren Remix) 4393; 1454
11. Above & Beyond Pres. Oceanlab - On A Good Day (Above & Beyond Club Mix) 3937; 1265
12. Nic Chagall Feat. Jonathan Mendelsohn - This Moment (Progressive Mix) 3804; 1211
13. Paul Van Dyk Feat. Johnny Mcdaid - Home (Cosmic Gate Remix) 3600; 1244
14. Roger Shah & Signum - Healsville Sanctuary (Roger Shah Mix) 3520; 1094
15. Rex Mundi Feat. Susana - Nothing At All (Original Mix) 3490; 1106
16. Above & Beyond Pres. Oceanlab - Lonely Girl (Gareth Emery Remix) 2609; 872
17. Cosmic Gate Feat. Emma Hewitt - Not Enough Time (Club Mix) 2560; 847
18. Armin Van Buuren Feat. Jacqueline Govaert - Never Say Never (Omnia Remix) 2478; 708
19. Armin Van Buuren Feat. Jaren - Unforgivable (Stoneface & Terminal Remix) 2370; 844
20. Matt Darey Pres. Urban Astronauts - See The Sun (Aurosonic Remix) 2353; 719

Full list of results available

Number Of Confirmed Valid Votes: 20.347
Special  thanks to Peter Kruit, Mannie Kumar & Rob van Den Nieuwelaar.

Statement:
This list is a true and accurate reflection of all votes and purely based on listeners votes. Each listener that submitted his or her votes, selected his personal top 5 of 2009 of tracks, as played in one of the shows in 2009. All votes were checked on possible fraud.

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